What Should I Pack For My Honeymoon  

The chaotic nature of a wedding leaves very little time for a good packing plan for honeymoon trips. However, to save yourself a great deal of time, trouble and unexpected mishaps, planning for what you should pack for a honeymoon is essential as well as having a good process for making sure you don’t forget anything. And more often than not, a groom will need some help to make sure he didn’t just pack swim trunks and golf clubs for your first vacation together as husband and wife.  

Starting with the How 

With already having a long to-do list, you may wonder where to start with your honeymoon packing. You should begin with a check list that is as detailed as possible, right down to how many pairs of socks. If your wedding is away from home and you have to pack for that as well, keep separate luggage pieces- one for your wedding needs, the other exclusively for your honeymoon trip. Springing for a few extra bottles of shampoo and another toothbrush will save you a lot of time and trouble in the end if you simply know your honeymoon bag is packed and ready to go.  

Essentials to Pack for Your Honeymoon 

As you create your checklist, you will have your normal overnight items such as toiletries, hair products and any daily medications and vitamins, but you will want to think about specific items for your honeymoon such as:  

§          sunscreen- even for a ski resort honeymoon, the sun can still shine 

§          wedding photos- it’s fun to reminisce, have someone get some shots taken at your ceremony and head over to a one hour photo between the service and the reception 

§          travel journal- to remember the special things you did on your trip that will so easily get lost in the shuffle 

§          camera- take time to play with black and white photos and of course catch the sunsets 

§          large paper or plastic envelope- to hold brochures, ticket stubs and any other scrapbooking memorabilia 

§          specific clothing- just in case, you should pack a pretty cocktail dress, a nice relaxed dress shirt and of course all the evening attire you likely received at your bachelor/bachelorette parties! 

Specifics for Your Honeymoon  

Depending on where you decide to take your honeymoon, you may want to pack some items specific to your destination. For beach honeymoons, you might want to pack things such as a small container to hold sand or shells that you would like to bring home, or a waterproof camera for some great underwater shots. You may also want to pack a few different types of swimsuits, one for simply getting some sun, and the other for playing on jet skis or snorkelling. For active or adventurous honeymoons such as hiking or camping, you might want to pack some items to commemorate the trip as your honeymoon, such as bringing supplies for a candle lit dinner- even if it is just over campfire made s’mores. 

Having a plan for what you should pack for a honeymoon vacation is important for making your trip just as special and once in a lifetime as it should be. Packing for your honeymoon a week or two before the wedding date will ensure your mind is clear and that you don’t forget anything important or special.  

When planning a wedding and honeymoon your budget may be a factor so you may want to look for cheap honeymoons.